Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Stockton-on-Tees seeks an Early Years Educator to assist in developing children's educational activities. Responsibilities include creating a safe learning environment and tracking children's progress. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience with children under five. Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and excellent benefits including holiday and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational activities to promote development.
• Create a stimulating learning environment.
• Act as Key Person for children and families.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

About our Nursery

Our Stockton Bowesfield nursery has an Ofsted rating of Good and a capacity of 108. Our passionate team of staff strive to give all the children the best start in life. We have strong links to charities in the area to support those in need. Located in a busy industrial area, our purpose-built building is in the suburbs of Stockton-on-Tees. We are on Cygnet Drive, close to the A66, A19, Stockton Town and Bowesfield Marsh, and we have a free onsite car park.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - it\'s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

You'll also have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health. There is a Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the role of Key Person, fostering partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding - each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!